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TRIFURCATION [1 record]

Record 1 2015-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
CONT

Depending on the type of tooth, there may be one, two, or three roots. Bifurcation means division into two roots, and trifurcation means division into three roots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

L’endroit où deux racines se séparent se nomme bifurcation, celui où trois racines se séparent se nomme trifurcation.

Spanish

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